Years ago I walked into a modern art show at a Boston gallery. There was a drill and a tool belt laying on the floor in the corner. I looked at it for the longest time trying to decide if it was part of the exhibit of just left there temporarily by a worker. It really didn’t matter, the point is, art can be and is absolutely everywhere. We don’t have to be at a museum or art gallery to “see” art.

I know everyone is in agreement that nature is the most amazing art of all but what about simple everyday objects? What if my neighbor’s rusting mail box is the most spectacular work of art the world has never seen? Look at the colors, the textures and the complexity of layers. To me it is a masterpiece…what do you think? Is it art?

One Response to Friday’s Photo: Is this art?

Depending on my mood, I might say it’s art or I might say it’s a rusting mailbox that needs replacing. However, had I heard Joshua Bell playing violin in the subway station, I would have stopped to listen. Actually I would have stopped to listen to any good violinist in the subway station! 🙂